Occupational Health
At Vedanta we aim to identify, assess and control occupational health hazards. We encourage and support our people and our local communities to participate in programs which enhance their health and well-being.
We focus on providing a workplace that is free from occupational health risk and hygiene hazards; and proactively working with employees and contractors to contribute towards a healthy work culture.
At each location we identify the main health issues affecting our workforce including global epidemics such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, high noise level in certain activities and heat stress near furnaces; in partnership with local health authorities and NGOs.
Occupational health experts across all sites undertake regular health examination of employees and contractors in the workplace. Specific examinations for blood lead, audiometric test, spirometry test, ECGs and chest X-rays are carried out. During the year 2009-10, more than 73,000 employees and contractors have undergone medical examinations. No significant case of occupational disease was reported.